In the 1970s when Bulgarian animation was world famous, Uncle Tony and Donio Donev created the phenomenal THREE FOOLS together. But while Donev as a darling of the communist regime built a spectacular international career for himself, Uncle Tony remained in the shadow due to the subversive role of the State Secret Service.
A scandalous case behind Socialism’s greatest export – the art of animation - reveals a heartbreaking human story. This documentary was subjected to condemnation and attempts for institutional censorship as soon as it was done. It completely divided the society of a small post-communist country that hasn’t yet dealt with its past and the fundamental role of the Secret Service. |
